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Bystander effect in cyberbullying

A new study reveals the conditions that draw people to intervene in cyberbullying, with anonymity reducing the likelihood of intervention.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015

Unified Communications

Automation drives uptake of wireless devices

Wireless automation in industrial processes set to grow at 16.19% over next 5 years, says Research and Markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2015

Internet of Things

Consumer adoption of Internet of Things inevitable, study shows

IoT adoption set to soar in next decade, with 30% of consumers planning to purchase an in-home device in next 2 years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015

EduTech

Facebook joins the fight against Ebola with three initiatives

Facebook launches trio of initiatives to combat Ebola, including donations, education, and communication aid for West Africa.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014

Physical Security

Cyber-attacks: 5 things companies should know

Businesses are increasingly prey to sophisticated cyber-attacks targeting intellectual property, reveals a new guide by ISACA and experts at Ernst and Young.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2013

Facebook

Facebook launches new anti-bullying page

Facebook has launched a new anti-bullying page in its Family Safety Center, reinforcing its commitment to online safety during Bullying Prevention month.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2012

Health Technologies

Can Telehealth shape the future of medical treatment?

The provision of healthcare services and information by telecommunication methods could hold the potential to change the way we receive medical care.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Sep 2012

Cloud Services

Facebook warfare as Taliban dupe Aussie troops

The Taliban are posing as attractive women on Facebook to trick Australian soldiers into revealing military secrets online, a shocking new review reveals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2012

Business Analyst

Business Analyst as change agent

Business Analysts: Catalysts of Change - Why understanding the human side of change management is crucial for organisational success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th May 2012

Firewalls

Sourcefire on the prowl

Sourcefire is seeking a New Zealand distributor to capitalise on heightened security awareness, as it reports a 40% revenue surge to USD $53.2 million in Q4.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2012

Microsoft

Microsoft raids reseller

Pirated copies of Windows and Office have been confiscated after Microsoft and UAE authorities raid a city reseller.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Apr 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Awareness stories

Malware

Cyber awareness initiative releases jargon dictionary for NZ organisations

New Zealanders get a Jargon Buster to clarify cyber terms, boosting workplace cyber security understanding during Connect Smart week.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016

Ransomware

Kiwis show 'room for improvement' with cyber security in the workplace

Connect Smart Week in New Zealand aims to improve cyber security awareness with a quiz, but there's room for improvement.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016

Provoke Solutions

Provoke urges Kiwis to dig deep for Child Cancer Foundation

The team at Provoke have helped launch the March Appeal Microsite for the Child Cancer Foundation, in a bid to ramp up greater awareness about the illness.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2014

Cloud Services

Getting IT Right improves IT

Providing businesses with a framework to improve IT is the goal of recent updates to the Getting IT Right website.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 17th Jun 2011

Google

Google launches emergency search

Google has introduced emergency search results in New Zealand for poisoning and suicide searches, providing immediate access to crucial helpline numbers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2010

Microsoft

Microsoft announces Windows 7 partner competition winners

Microsoft rewarded top partners with USD $12,000 during its Windows 7 competition, fostering early adoption and excitement before the official launch.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2009

Unified Communications

Demysifying ICT

NZICT Group CEO Brett O'Riley stresses that bridging New Zealand's ICT skills gap involves both training and making the public aware of its importance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2009

EduTech

Dell joins SNIA ANZ

Dell Australia joins the Storage Networking Industry Association of Australia and New Zealand, with Justin Boyd of Dell appointed to the Board of Directors.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2009